Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute Looking for Director of Academic Relations at Edmonton, AB Full Time

“Amii is dedicated to rapidly advancing the field of AI and ML! Our community of world-leading researchers is amongst the best in the world, and I’m looking for an ambitious and collaborative leader to help them reach their goals. If you’re excited by the idea of growing and executing partnerships with world-changing institutions, Amii is a great place to accelerate your career and make your mark on our mission of AI for Good and For All.”

• Cam Linke, CEO

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About the Role*
Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Academic Relations serves as a key member of the office of the CEO – building out relationships across campus with our primary partner, the University of Alberta, as well as our affiliate institutions. Additionally, this role will serve as the primary point of contact with Amii’s Fellow group – ensuring alignment and activation of Amii’s primary researchers.
In this role you will work closely with Amii’s CEO and the VP of Public Strategy and Grants to build strong relationships with Amii’s academic partners, search for and implement new opportunities for collaboration with Amii’s partner institutions, and be a key point of contact for Amii’s growing group of researchers.
The role’s key accountabilities include:

• Project management
• Relationship management
• Budgeting and planning
• Reporting

Required Skills / Expertise
Key Responsibilities:

• Connect Amii researchers into core Amii activities such as Upper Bound
• Encourage and identify problem-solving approaches to work while acting as a collaborator with our partner organizations and people
• Search for opportunities for new academic collaborations
• Lead relationship and planning with Amii’s UAlberta admin team
• Work with CIFAR and our national partners on aligning academic goals with the national program
• Reinforce a path to success by referring to core competencies, key performance indicators, and personal development goals while acting as functional supervisor
• Take tangible actions to inspire and hold colleagues and key relationship contacts to achieve the organization’s mission and vision

Fellow Relationships

• Execute Amii’s Fellow onboarding
• Capture and update CEO and exec of goals, grants, and research plans of Amii researchers
• Be the first point of contact for Amii researchers with Amii activities
• Work with Fellow committees such as Fellows Membership Committee and Resource Allocation Panel to ensure alignment and flow of information

Key Integrations

• Manage Fellow integration, requests, and planning, into ongoing Amii programming such as Upper Bound and Tech Aid, and Amii product offerings such as training, and Advanced Technology work.
• Work with VP of Public Strategy and Grants on finding new opportunities and integrating with academic partners
• Collaborate with UAlberta leadership on partnership opportunities

National Programs

• Lead collaboration in national AI programming such as the Pan Canadian AI Strategy
• Act as the first point of contact for national and international academic collaborations

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or relevant experience
• 7+ years experience in stakeholder relationship management
• Work experience in an academic setting is a plus
• Work experience in building scientific collaborations is a plus
• Proven track record of working effectively with faculty, students, administrators, advisory groups, and community and business leaders.
• Strong administrative management skills, including the ability to execute complex initiatives and knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, team management, and resource allocation.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application

Attributes and Expectations:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills for effective interactions with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Exemplifies excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates an outgoing, positive, group-win approach and a willingness to learn and share
• Successfully manages multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to carry out program objectives, manage projects, and lead initiatives

What you’ll love about us

• A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills.
• Participate in professional development activities
• Gain access to the Amii community and events

• A chance to learn from amazing teammates who support one another to succeed.

• Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits.

• A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta.

About Amii
One of Canada’s three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world’s top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, please don’t wait for the closing date of December 9, 2022 to apply – we’re excited to add a new member to the Amii team for this role, and the posting may come down sooner than the closing date if we find the right candidate before the posting closes! When sending your application, please send your resume and cover letter indicating why you think you’d be a fit for Amii. In your cover letter, please include one professional accomplishment you are most proud of and why.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.
Amii is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability-related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and won’t be used in the selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent